This place is incredible!…read more I brought in a chair from an estate sale and Pam was able to fix it up and make it an original, gorgeous new item for my home, which I will treasure. Pam is creative, thoughtful, and not too pricey considering the high quality final product. Very happy I found this unique little shop and Pam!

A huge shoutout to Pam, the owner of Tin Bucket, for her absolutely wonderful customer service. I…read moream writing this review because Pam went above and beyond when helping me with an important framed print for my daughter Sarah's rehearsal dinner. The framed print was purchased by Sarah's future mother-in-law to display at the event. She initially asked me to do the lettering--the wedding couple's names and title--on the matte, giving me less than two weeks to complete it. (I must admit, she initially thought I could do it by hand, but I didn't feel comfortable with the task.) While searching The Tin Bucket website, I saw the beautiful work Pam could do with lettering transfers. I reached out and asked if she could possibly take on this project. With a smile on her cheery face, Pam went right to work, providing possible different lettering choices within just three days! Once the lettering was agreed upon, Pam took apart the frame only to find the matte was glued to the frame itself. This is the remarkable part, especially with the rehearsal dinner just a few days away: Pam actually bought another frame and matte herself and finished the lettering! It was all done within the needed timeframe, even with the unexpected matte issue. I cannot thank Pam enough; she was professional, delightful, and truly committed to helping me. I believe this level of service is extraordinary these days, and it is so important to know we have Pam and The Tin Bucket in our town. I am so pleased I thought of Pam and chose to support a local Reading business owner. Many thanks again, Pam!

Walked in and Lisa immediately helped us find an envelope the right size for a card I have at home!…read moreShe deserves a raise she was so quick and efficient! Thanks again Lisa!!

I, my wife and our daughter have used the Reading, MA Paper Store for years, for cards and gifts…read more Today I went in for a card, and saw a rack with "warning" papers covering some of the items. When I looked behind the papers, they were oven mitts, dish towels and socks with illustrations and text; the text on many used words including "f**k", "sh*t", "b*tch", "motherf**ker". Not all of the items with those words were behind the papers. The intent seemed to be messages of "strong woman", "girl power", etc. Great way to send a message. (After I post this I'll see if I can post some photos I took.) A clerk came up and tried to be humorous. She"Are you old enough to look at those?" Me"Yes, but a substantial number of your customers aren't." She"[We're careful with them.]" Me"No, you're not." She simply turned and walked away. I needed the card, or I'd have left then, so I bought it and left. I might give such an item to my wife or a friend as a gag gift, but such items should not be easily accessible to kids and even teens (the rack full of items extended from the floor to about 5 feet high). Further, such coarse language should not be casually presented as being normal and acceptable where kids-teens can see it. I'm an adult and I know when and where I can use such language, and when and where I should not use it. I Googled "Paper Store reviews" before writing this, and posts by employees suggested that much of Paper Store's upper- to store-level management seems to lack good judgement.

Have needed jeans forever and this place was recommended by a number of people. Never went in- in…read morepart because the idea of a "Boutique"threw me a little. Have been to other places that "fit"jeans that were outrageously expensive. Didn't mind spending a little more but couldn't see myself spending $200 for one pair, which I found I would have to in other places. Went in this past Friday. Told the women I desperately needed help finding jeans that fit. Karen & Donna couldn't have been any more helpful! The first pair I tried on fit perfectly as did several others. Each cost between $76 and $79. Completely reasonable for a great, well-made, pair of jeans that fit perfectly, are stylish and comfortable ( important to me). They were patient and there was no pressure to buy. I asked if they would write down the names of what I tried on which they will keep in a book. That way when I need new ones or want to try something different they will have it on file. Great experience! Wish I had gone sooner.

Cute store! They were having a great sale and was able to grab an adorable top to wear for my…read moreupcoming birthday. Definitely worth checking out, just know the store is down the alley depending on where you park! I was a little confused when looking for the storefront.

I called (admittedly last minute) with a rather large order for a work event the next day. It was…read more4pm and they close at 5pm but the team was more than willing to help! They put together some great looking platters full of an assortment of chocolates and some extra bark on the side. They even helped carry everything to my car. To say that my work was impressed with what we got is an understatement. My residents LOVED the chocolates and are still talking about how delicious everything was 3 days later! Plus, I was able to get some extra chocolates for my wife while I was waiting on the finishing touches to my work order. I'll happily suggest the Chocolate Truffle to anyone looking for delicious chocolates and wonderful service!

I liked ordering on-line and making up a custom box of candy. Curbside pickup was great. I had seen…read moreposts about Hot Chocolate bombs. That wasn't on the on-line order form, so I called about them. It was also very easy to call in an order and pick it up curbside. My favorites are dark chocolate peanut butter cups and the chocolate mousse filled chocolates. Once I am vaccinated, I plan on going back inside the store also. In the meantime, it is wonderful to have safe options.

A Comforting Gift That Keeps on Giving!…read more I received Grandma's Chicken Noodle Soup with fresh bread as a gift, and it was absolutely delightful from the moment it arrived. The packaging was incredibly thoughtful and secure -- you could tell care was put into every detail. The soup itself was rich, flavorful, and heartwarming -- exactly what you'd expect from something made with love. The chicken was tender, the noodles were perfectly cooked, and the broth tasted like something straight out of grandma's kitchen. The fresh bread that came with it was soft and the perfect companion to the soup. I enjoyed it so much that I ended up ordering the soup and bread bowl combo as a gift for a coworker just a few days later! This is now my go-to comfort food gift. Whether it's for someone who's under the weather, needs a little cheering up, or just deserves something delicious, Grandma's Chicken Soup hits the spot every time. Highly recommend!

I have ordered a couple of times in the past and the delivery was reliable and the food good…read more Third time was not the charm. This time, I ordered on Monday for Wednesday delivery. When it hadn't arrived in the UPS window (by 645 pm), I checked tracking and it said delayed by 24 hours. I never got a notification. I knew this would mean spoiled food, so I called and emailed Grandma's. I got an email response about an hour after I emailed on Wednesday night -- they said they could not control UPS but I could wait and see if the soup was defrosted on Thursday. If it was, they would make it right. But that wouldn't have worked for the recipient. I called Thursday morning (as I thought that would be more efficient) and spoke to a woman who would not let me get a word in. Evidently, it was the owner of the company who was more interested in being unpleasant than listening. My real concern was Grandma's blaming UPS -- I simply called to cancel the order. But she took a very aggressive tone, got very personal and hung up me (then refunded the order, which was good). And yes, the soup was delivered completely thawed, so would have been tossed anyway, it came over 24 hours late. So 72 hours from ordering. And looking at some of the poor reviews, the reaction I got from the owner is not unusual. Blame the carrier, be rude to the customer. It's a shame, because the first two deliveries were fine. I'll be choosing another soup company moving forward.

I have used Affairs to Remember several times. The first time was to get some amazing flowers for…read moremy Engagement Party. I had a pretty small budget, minuscule infact. Lori worked with me to get the look that I wanted within my budget. My party was in NH. The flowers transported well and set up perfect. They lasted all day and into the following weeks. Many people who took some home complimented me on their staying power! They helped make the perfect day. The 2nd time I used her was for my business. I went in with a loose idea of what I wanted. More of just a palate of colors. She came up with some very creative ideas to fit my palate. They flowers were fresh and just what I was looking for. They not only fit the event perfectly but I got many compliments on how it dressed up my booth and tied everything together. They were delivered on time and I could not have asked for anything more. I plan on using Affairs to Remember again for both business and personal reasons!

I called for a family basket to be sent to my sister's home in Reading - her father-in-law had…read morepassed way. The very kind and empathetic floral designer (I've forgotten his name) helped me confirm a floral planter was the perfect choice. Phone engagement was quick but all questions were answered completely and patiently. The designer was spot-on when he told me the plants they had were good sized and healthy. I thought I wanted a 12" planter but they had 10" or 14". He suggested that the 10" planter would be fine, which I appreciated. However, it was folk a few of us so I went with the 14".. I thought delivery fee was a bit higher than I've paid in the past, BUT they delivered the planters on the same day, exceeding my expectations! The planter is gorgeous and plants look super healthy for a lasting gift. Worth it! I'd say great value!

Love this shop. Beautiful crystals and a great selection. I especially love the candles. Kristina…read moreis always super responsive and very helpful. As I'm new to healing crystals, Kristina has answered all my questions and helped guide me along the way. I've had several readings with Kristina, as well as most recently her psychic clarity healing session. Even over zoom, I was able to relax as Kristina guided me through meditation and help balance my chakras. My tarot readings have been incredible. Kristina guided me through things that at the time didn't make sense, but then in no time events unfolded and it all came together.

This place is such a hidden gem! I guarantee you will not expect what you find inside. Crystals,…read moreincense, salt lamps, calming music, and so much more!

One of the best Five Below stores is located in Stoneham MA. SO many choices for goody bags and…read morestocking stuffers. Bright and organized. Good for a treat visit with grandchildren too! The employees are always friendly and helpful. But I must commend a young gentleman, named Nevin, at this store who went above and beyond when I needed help, offering a solution! Thank you Nevin. Much appreciation!

Clean enough, customer service is good when kids aren't running around everywhere ofcourseread more

We had such a wonderful experience with Jordan's Furniture, and especially want to give a HUGE…read moreshout-out to Kevin! He went above and beyond to help my grandparents during what has been a very emotional time for our family. We had to change our plans regarding a box spring, and Kevin handled everything with incredible patience, kindness, and understanding. His compassion made a stressful situation so much easier for my grandparents and our family. Thank you, Kevin, for treating them with such genuine care and respect. It truly meant more than you know!

We went to this location to enjoy the Odyssey. Why don't they let you select actual seats? If they…read morehad, we would have been roaming around spending money and checking out furniture, rather than waiting in a crazy line for 45 minutes. Not to mention that it was tax-free weekend - missed opportunity for them. While we waited in line, other people just walked in the door because they only had 1 person scanning tickets at a time. No one was watching the actual door. Then, when you go in, they forced you to sit in the middle of the row (and each row was looooooooooooong!), so we were in the smack middle of a row, and the rows are tight, so you can't easily move from that part of the row. We had to inconvenience 30+ people to get in-and-out of the rows, and people weren't nice about it. We got concessions and were told that there would be free refills, but then once you get into the theater, they said, actually concessions will close 15 minutes after the movie started. And the movie is 3 hours, but there is literally no way you could actually use the restroom during the show -- people would kill you if you had to walk in front of 30+ people, so I didn't even enjoy the concessions because I couldn't sip my drink. And exiting, they had one door open - safety hazard. I don't recommend seeing the movie in IMAX here. They're not prepared for the volume.